Second Hand BMW M2 Bonnet Strut
Need a used BMW M2 bonnet strut? Request a free quote from UK vehicle dismantlers and compare offers direct.
Enter your registration or select your vehicle
Find the right part faster and get quotes direct from UK breakers - free, and no obligation.
Other used BMW M2 parts
Used bonnet strut for other BMW models
Fitment questions
Does the BMW M2 have bonnet struts?
Yes, the BMW M2 uses gas-filled bonnet struts (also called bonnet lifters or bonnet supports) to hold the bonnet open, rather than a traditional prop rod. There is one strut on each side of the engine bay, so you may need to specify whether you need the nearside (NS) or offside (OS) unit when requesting quotes from breakers.
Will a bonnet strut from an early F87 M2 fit a later F87 M2 Competition?
Both the standard M2 and the M2 Competition sit on the same F87 platform (produced 2016–2021), and the bonnet and its supporting hardware are shared across that generation regardless of engine variant. The M2 Competition designation relates to the powertrain, not the front-end bodywork, so fitment of the bonnet strut is not affected by which engine the donor car has. That said, always confirm the part number with the breaker against your registration to be certain.
Is there a facelift on the F87 M2 that might affect bonnet strut fitment?
The F87 generation ran from 2016 to 2021 without a traditional mid-cycle facelift that changed the bonnet or front-end structure, so this is less of a concern for this particular part than it is on some other BMW models. The bonnet strut mounting points remained consistent throughout the F87 production run, meaning any F87 M2 donor car should be a realistic source. Still, ask the breaker to verify against your specific registration before purchasing.
Does it matter whether the donor M2 is a standard model or an M2 Competition when buying a bonnet strut?
No, trim or performance level does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the F87 M2 — the bonnet and its struts are identical across the standard M2 and M2 Competition variants. You do not need to seek out a strut specifically from a Competition car, which should make finding a good used unit from a breaker easier given the wider pool of donor vehicles.
Will a bonnet strut from a G87 M2 (2023 onwards) fit my older F87 M2?
No — the G87 is a completely different platform introduced in 2023 and shares no front-end structure with the F87 generation (2016–2021), so the bonnet struts are not interchangeable between these two generations. Make sure you are searching for F87 parts if your car is from the 2016–2021 period, and confirm the generation with your breaker when requesting a quote.
I only need one bonnet strut — do breakers usually sell them individually?
Yes, breakers will typically sell bonnet struts individually since each side is a separate unit, so you should not need to buy a pair if only one has failed. When contacting a breaker, specify whether you need the nearside (NS, passenger side) or offside (OS, driver side) strut to make sure you receive the correct one for your car.